Claire Dorotik-Nana is the author of the book LEVERAGE: The Science of Turning Setbacks into Springboards and she also writes the blog Leveraging Adversity on Psych Central. Claire is a licensed therapist specializing in optimal experiences and positive self-growth. She is also a marathon runner and ultra-runner. In this episode, Claire shares her story about how she struggled with her own adversity and how she has helped many individuals and families realise that growth can result from setbacks.